Follicular-acanthomatous ameloblastoma and impact on intervention

Ameloblastoma is the second most common benign neoplasm of odontogenic origin. It occurs commonly in third to fifth decade of life with no sex predilection. The clinical presentation of tumor includes swelling and facial disfigurement. Here we present a case report of 48 year old male patient reported with a chief complaint of pain and swelling in lower left front tooth region of the jaw since one month. Various investigation modalities were performed which assured the diagnosis of Follicular-acanthomatous ameloblastoma.